Go-around — SWA1921

KSAT · 31L

2025-09-30 18:51 UTC· KBWI → KSAT· SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO· B738

SWA1921 (Southwest Airlines) was operating from KBWI to KSAT on 2025-09-30. SkyMeter detected a go-around at San Antonio International Airport (KSAT) on runway 31L at 18:51 UTC. Trace data at the event: 1432 ft AGL, 144 kt GS. METAR at the time reported 2 kt wind, 2 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. A go-around is a discontinued landing approach in which the pilot adds power and climbs back to a safe altitude before re-attempting the approach or proceeding to an alternate. It is a routine safety response, not an emergency, and is taught as the standard reaction to any unstable approach. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 31L
  • 1432 ft AGL at event
  • 144 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • 2 kt wind
  • 2 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • METAR KSAT 281451Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 28/23 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP121 T02780228 51007 TSNO

Flight context

  • SWA1921
  • Southwest Airlines
  • B738
  • KBWI → KSAT
  • 2025-09-30 18:51 UTC
  • KSAT runway 31L

All events on this flight

Go-around 18:51:36 UTC · KSAT runway 31L · 1,432 ft AGL · 144 kt GS
Go-around 18:51:40 UTC · KSAT runway 31L · 1,526 ft AGL · 149 kt GS
Go-around 18:51:40 UTC · KSAT runway 31L · 1,526 ft AGL · 149 kt GS

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